SO RECENTLY, I GOT INTO THE SOULLESS MANGA. AND IF YOU HAVEN'T READ IT, I RECOMMEND READING IT. YOU CAN FIND THE NOVELS, BUT I REALLY WOULD RECOMMEND THE MANGA. ALSO THERE ARE A LOT OF BOOKS IN THE NOVEL SERIES. THERE ARE ONLY THREE FOR THE MANGA, BUT I DIGRESS. THIS STORY WON'T BE LONG, JUST A FEW CHAPTERS.

CHANNING MAY BE A BIT OF A CAD, BUT HE IS STILL ATTRACTIVE. DON'T ACT LIKE YOU HAVEN'T THOUGHT THE SAME ABOUT AN ANIME OR MANGA CHARACTER. SO THIS WILL BE A STORY BETWEEN HIM AND MY OC. WITHOUT FURTHER ADIEU,

The Wolf's Mate


Chapter 1

New Arrivals

NO POV.

The night was cold and windy with rain, as the woman made her way with a young girl in the carriage. Said woman was age twenty-three. She had long black hair, beautifully kind eyes, and clear, flawless skin. Truly, she was a beauty to behold.

As the carriage made its way on the cobblestone path, the young girl, no older than five years old, curled into her mother's side more. Said mother tightened her hold and held her daughter closer to her side as the young girls shivered from the cold. After all, the coat she had could only do so much on such short notice.

"I know sweetie, but we're almost there. I promise," she stated.

"Okay, mommy." the girl replied.

Soon, the carriage pulled in front of a large mansion.

The woman spoke to the coachman through the screen.

"Please wait out here for me." she stated.

"Of course Miss Dupris." the coachman stated.

"Come on, Lizzie." she stated, picking up the girl and making her way to the doors.

Once there, she gave a knock to the door. It opened several seconds later and she smiled.

"Hello. Is Alexia Maccon home?" she asked.

"Who would like to know madame?" the blonde haired man asked.

"An old friend in need. May I please come inside?" she asked.

"Seeing as the rain has begun to come down harder and you clearly aren't alone, I should say so. Please come in," he stated and stepped out of the way.

"Thank you, Mister..." she trailed off.

"Apologies, my name is Professor Randolph Lyall. And you Miss-" he was then cut off by another voice.

"Victoria? Victoria Dupris?"

We both looked to see Alexia standing there with three other men and a baby swaddled in a pink blanket. She handed the baby to the man with brown hair. I also happened to notice that he had pointed ears and canines.

She ran over to me and hugged me tightly, slightly startling Lizzie.

"It's so good to see you again. And you brought Lizzie! How's my favorite niece?" she asked.

Lizzie smiled and went into Alexia's arms, hugging her tightly.

"Hi, Auntie!" she stated with joy.

"Not to ruin the moment, but could someone please tell us what's going on?" the man now holding the baby asked. He had a Scottish accent. Alexia really knew how to pick them.

"Of course, let's go to the sitting room," Alexia stated, still holding Lizzie as she led us to the sitting room.

Once there, Alexia spoke.

"Everyone, this is Victoria Dupris. My childhood friend, though we might as well be sisters by blood." Alexia stated. "And this is her daughter, Elizabeth Dupris."

"Well, as nice as it is to meet you, I have to ask what you're doing here." a new voice stated.

She looked to see a blonde haired man with blue eyes looking at me intently. It was as if his eyes were staring into my very soul. Or...as if he were a wolf, ready at any moment to go in for the kill.

Ironic.

She blushed and looked away, then heard Alexia speak.

"Don't be so rude to her!" she snapped, "Please, you must forgive Major Channing. He tends to forget his manners and sense at times." Alexia stated glaring at him.

"No, it's okay, Alexia. I did come here out of the blue, and of course, I'll explain, but...", she looked over at Elizabeth, who was waiting for me to finish speaking.

Lyall must have sensed what I was feeling because he then spoke up.

"Miss Elizabeth, you must be hungry, and it is almost time to eat. How about I take you to the kitchen and we make dinner for everyone?" he asked.

"Can I mommy?" she asked, looking at me with excitement.

"Sure, sweetie," she replied.

She jumped up in happiness and went with Randolph after he gave a respective bow. As they left, Victoria let out a sigh, as her face fell.

"Can you tell us now, Miss Dupris?" Tunstell asked.

"Yes...you see, things back home haven't been the best," she stated.

"What do you mean? Actually, where is Randall. Why isn't he with you?" Alexia asked.

"Who is that?" Conall asked.

"My husband, though he's held no meaning to me for some time now," she stated, looking down.

"Victoria?" Alexia asked.

She let out a shaky sigh, trying to push down the horrible memories.

"For some time now...Randall has been beating me and continued to do so while also having no regard for our marital vows." she stated.

"He WHAT!?" Alexia shouted.

"Yes, it's true," she replied, looking away from her.

"How long had this been going on?" Alexia asked urgently.

"Since the later stages of my pregnancy,"she replied.

Everyone looked horrified. Who wouldn't be? Beating a pregnant woman, a heavily pregnant women at that.

"He beat you while you were pregnant!? When I get my hands on him..." she trailed off in rage, not that I could blame her. No one could.

"So you came here then, lass? Looking for refuge." Conall stated.

"Yes. I'm sorry for coming so unexpectedly, but I knew it would be my word against his. He told me if I tried to tell anyone what he'd don't to me, he'd have Lizzie taken from me. I didn't know where else to go, but I knew I couldn't stay there. He once looked like he was going to strike Lizzie" she stated shakily.

"That horrid sod!" Alexia stated.

"I managed to intervene, and got her out of the room. After, he beat me twice as badly for getting in his way. I knew we couldn't stay there anymore. He would only continue to beat me and soon he would beat Lizzie as well. I don't think I'd be able to live with myself if something happened to her." she stated, dabbing the tears in her eyes.

"Of course, Miss Dupris. You are welcome here for as long as need be." Conall stated.

"Thank you, Lord Maccon. You are too kind," she stated.

"You're very welcome, but I feel you should know, that I myself as well and Lyall, Major Channing and our soldiers are-" she cut him off this time.

"Werewolves? Yes, I know. It's obvious to see. I have no problem with it. If you ask me, I think it's extraordinary." she stated.

"I'm glad you understand Miss Dupris." he replied.

"Please, feel free to call me Victoria. After all, we're practically family through Alexia. Still, I don't plan to stay here forever. I'll be looking for a place to call home myself." she stated.

"You know that you'll always be welcome here, Victoria. Still, we will also help you any way we can for finding your own place to call home." Alexia stated.

"Thank you, Lexi." she replied, calling her by her old name.

"One more question, Miss Victoria," Channing stated, taking a step towards me.

"Yes, Major Channing?" she asked.

"What of your husband? Is there any way for him to find you? And what about your possessions?" he asked.

"I've left no clues for him to find me. As for my things, well, I knew he'd be out at the pub and brothel like always for the day. In that time, I packed mine and Lizzie's things as soon as possible. I also made sure to have funds as well." she began.

"I knew I taught you well." Alexia stated with a smile.

"That you did. My parents, bless their souls, never believed in using banks and had it hidden. Only I knew where it is and Lizzie will someday as well, but I digress. I packed every gold and silver coin left to me and every pound, prepared Lizzie and left. It's a bit of a shame. He married me for my status and family's wealth, and now I along with all of it are gone" she explained.

"Smart woman," Channing stated, looking right at her with a smirk.

She blushed once again and spoke.

"Thank you, Major Channing." she stated, the blush still on her face.

"What about Lizzie? What have you told her?" Alexia asked, concern written on her face

"That daddy wanted to be free, so I set him free, and that it was why we were going to live somewhere else. Still, I can't help it but...I want her to forget about him and anything she might have seen or heard once she's older. Is that terrible of me? she asked.

"Of course not. I think any sensible person would understand." Tuntsell stated.

They each gave a nod.

"Well, enough about me, tell me what you've been up too, Alexia. You've obviously been busy," she stated.

"Well..." Alexia began.


Soon enough, dinner was ready and everyone made their way to the dining room.

Halfway through dinner, Victoria felt a stare boring into her. She turned her head and saw Major Channing staring at her. A rosy blush crept up onto her face once again. The major smirked at her, making the blush intensify. Victoria turned back to Alexia and the others and began a conversation to try and stop her face from becoming a deeper shade of cherry. Even so, she could feel his gaze boring into her, with no sign of stopping, until he chuckled and went back to his dinner.

After dinner, Victoria and Elizabeth were to be shown to their rooms.

"I will tend to the young Elizabeth, Lady Dupris." Lyall stated.

He proceeded to pick up the sleeping girl and after a kiss from her mother on the girl's head, took the girl to her room with her things.

"Thank you, Lyall." Victoria stated as he walked down the hall with the girl in tow.

"And Major Channing will escort you to your room. I hope you enjoy your stay. Please remember, this is your home as long as you need it to be. Feel free to make yourself at home. Good night." Conall stated, before going to his and Alexia's room.

"Thank you, and good night to you both as well." she replied.

As Alexia and Conall disappeared into the hall, Victoria turned back to Major Channing, who smirked at her, showing off a canine.

"I would be happy to escort you to your room now, Miss Dupris." he stated, offering his arm.

"Alright." she replied, taking his arm and letting him lead her to her room.

Once there, she turned to face the Major.

"Thank you, Major Channing. It was a pleasure meeting you." Victoria stated.

"The pleasure was all mine, Miss Dupris, and please, just call me Channing. Sweet dreams." he stated, kissing the palm of her hand, wrist and finally the back of her hand.

Victoria blushed darker than earlier at this point and spoke as she stood inside the doorway.

"Thank you, good night Channing." she stated, before closing the door and releasing a breath she didn't realize she'd been holding.

After changing into a low cut deep purple nightgown, the woman slipped under the covers and let out a sigh. As peaceful sleep began to take her, she couldn't help the thoughts of a certain werewolf major as she drifted into her dreamland.


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